Poland scrambled military aircraft and placed air defenses on alert as Russia launched jet‑powered drones toward western Ukraine.
Russian jet‑powered drones entered Polish airspace 10–12 km from the Ukraine border, struck undisclosed targets, and forced the scramble of Polish fighter aircraft. In response, Poland announced the deployment of more than 1,000 automated civil‑defense sirens along the border.
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- First reported
- 13 Sep 2026 · 13:10 UTC
- Latest development
- 20 Sep 2026 · 13:45 UTC
- Intensity
- 4 / 5
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